Wally Westlake
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Wally Westlake | ||
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Outfielder | ||
Born: November 8, 1920 | ||
Batted: Right | Threw: Right | |
MLB debut | ||
April 15, 1947 for the Pittsburgh Pirates |
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Final game | ||
May 12, 1956 for the Philadelphia Phillies |
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Career statistics | ||
AVG | .272 | |
HR | 127 | |
RBI | 539 | |
Teams | ||
Career highlights and awards | ||
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Waldon Thomas Westlake (born November 8, 1920 in Gridley, California) was a utility player who had a 10 year career from 1947 to 1956. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds and Philadelphia Phillies all of the National League and the Cleveland Indians and Baltimore Orioles both of the American League. He played third base and outfield.
He was elected to the National League All-Star team in 1951.
Westlake graduated from Christian Brothers High School.
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